Everything You Need to Know About Writing and Selling Children's Books 4-Week Zoom Workshop with Ying Chang Compestine, Starts Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Class Starts Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Class will meet weekly via Zoom (Sundays, 12PM PST - 2PM PST)
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Led by award-winning Ying Chang Compestine, the multi-talented author of 25 books, including novels, picture books, and cookbooks. Her new picture book, Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon, has been named one of the best books of 2022 by Common Sense Media. Her young adult novel, A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts, is currently being adapted into a TV series. Ying's new novel, Morning Sun in Wuhan, received great recognition and reviews and has earned prestigious awards like the Gold Standard Selection by the Junior Library Guild and was named The Best Book of the Year by The New York Public Library.
Explore the creative and exciting world of writing children’s books in this insightful seminar. Tap into your creativity, mastering the craft while understanding the business side of writing books for children. By the end of the workshop, you should have the key ingredients you need to launch your career as a children’s book writer! This class can be used as a starting point for a new project or to enhance an existing work-in-progress.
Week One:
Understand the different genres of books for children: picture books, chapter books, and middle grade to YA. We will discuss each genre’s word count, page count, target age, and the correct way to format your manuscript. How to write a pitch letter that will catch the attention of agents and editors.
Week Two:
Learn how to build a story arc, create memorable characters and vivid settings, and make every word count. How to edit your work into a polished manuscript.
Week Three:
Explore the creative and exciting world of writing children’s books. Master the craft and understand the business side of writing books for children - Understand the pros and cons of self-publishing vs. a traditional publisher, how to find an illustrator, whether you should do it on your own, and much more!
Week Four:
How to find a good literary agent and publisher. The pros and cons of working with or without an agent. How to sell your work with or without an agent. Explore the financial opportunities that writing books for children can bring to you and maximize rewards for your effort.
COURSE TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn about the different genres of children’s books.
- Learn how to build a story arc and make every word count.
- How to write a pitch letter.
- How to find a good agent and publisher.
- The pros and cons of working with or without an agent.
- How to sell your book with or without an agent.
- The rewarding aspects of writing for children.
ONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:
This class will meet weekly via Zoom.
- Instructor: Ying Chang Compestine
- Class Starts Sunday, June 11th, 2023
- Class will meet via Zoom on Sundays, 12PM PST - 2PM PST.
Award-winning Ying Chang Compestine is the multi-talented author of 25 books, including novels, picture books, and cookbooks. Named as one of the "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" by the Author's Show, her books have sold worldwide in multiple languages. Her picture books have won numerous awards and are read globally. Her middle-grade novel, Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party, has won 33 awards and is required reading in many schools. Her young adult novel, A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts, is currently being adapted into a TV series. Ying's new novel, Morning Sun in Wuhan, received great recognition and reviews and has earned prestigious awards like the Gold Standard Selection by the Junior Library Guild and was named The Best Book of the Year by The New York Public Library. Her new picture book Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon, has been named one of the best books of 2022 by Common Sense Media. Ying is frequently invited to teach writing workshops and speak about her work throughout the world.